NO TRAINING CREDIT FOR THIS EVENT
EXCEPT FOR THE OPENING KEYNOTE BY JOHN PALFREY
(1 hour of credit with a Request for Training Credit Form)
This is a free online event which has numerous 15-30 minute sessions throughout the day on October 14th. Because everything will be archived, once you REGISTER you can pick and choose pieces to view at your convenience.
Time: 11:05 – 12:00 PM ET
John Palfrey, Author of BiblioTech: Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever in the Age of Google (Basic Books, 2015)
Palfrey is Head of School at Phillips Academy, Andover and serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Knight Foundation and President of the Board of Directors of the Digital Public Library of America. He is also a director of the Data + Society Research Institute.
Participants will engage in a dynamic day-long conversation about our shared digital future. We’ll explore how libraries connect communities like no other institution and demonstrate how libraries leverage digital tools to facilitate and strengthen connections among classrooms and communities around the globe.
Our roster of expert speakers and panelists will present innovative ideas and tools for and from libraries of all types – school, academic, and public, bringing a national library conference right to your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile device, complete with:
- Interactive Exhibit Hall: learn about the latest products and innovations from leading technology vendors and publishers
- Virtual Tote Bag: Download all of the presentations, handouts, and promotional information you want
- On-demand Access: Watch all of the programming at your leisure, and download resources for offline access